Sean vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #437 for Sean.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Simon ___

  • Simon James
  • Simon Thomas
  • Simon George
  • Simon Peter
  • Simon Alexander
  • Simon Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Simon mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Simon boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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